Flashcard: Interactions of Earth's Spheres

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What is the correct order of levels of organization in living things from smallest to greatest?

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cell-tissue-organ-organ system-organism

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Which of the following does NOT belong in the hydrosphere? (corals, snow, glaciers, oceans)

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corals

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Which of the following is NOT part of the biosphere? (tree, oxygen, corals, bacteria)

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oxygen

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What is the only sphere composed of living things?

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Biosphere

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How would you describe Earth’s atmosphere?

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The mixture of gasses that surrounds the earth.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.